Location: Port Augusta or Whyalla. Fly-in fly-out (FIFO), or drive-in, drive-out (DIDO) options will be considered for the right candidate.

Employment Type: 2x full-time and 1x part time contracts available with potential for ongoing.

About the Role
Are you a psychologist looking for a change? Are you seeking an excitable role including travel, and have a passion for making a difference? Do you like to work with children, want to explore the outback with an amazing team or improve your experience working with indigenous families?

If this is you, then we have the role for you! Able to be based in the city with flexible working option fly-in/fly-out and a 20% pay loading and relocation assistance or government housing if you wish to relocate to the country area. Take a chance and make a change.

The Psychologist is a member of the inter-disciplinary team and works with children and young people with developmental, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical difficulties, and exceptional needs (including giftedness) and their families. The Psychologist works with preschool and school staff, and parents to develop evidence based psychology interventions that include proactive, targeted and intensive strategies that can be adapted for learning and home contexts.

Living in Port Augusta and Whyalla

Port Augusta, known as the gateway to the Flinders Ranges, provides stunning landscapes and numerous outdoor activities. Experience the charm of the outback with easy access to hiking, camping, and exploring unique geological features. Port Augusta boasts a lower cost of living, a welcoming community and a relaxed pace of life.

Whyalla offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, a relaxed atmosphere and a thriving local community. Enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, snorkelling, and exploring natural wonders such as the annual cuttlefish migration. The city combines affordable living with a strong sense of community and cultural events.

Qualifications
Essential: Current and full registration (general) with the Psychology Board of Australia; Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor.

Desirable: Area of practice endorsement in educational and developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and/or counselling psychology.

Remuneration

AHP2 - $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (1.0 FTE) + 11.5% superannuation + 20% loading if you are willing to relocate to the region

or

AHP3 - $104,180 – $111,746 p.a. (1.0 FTE) + 11.5% superannuation + 20% loading if you are willing to relocate to the region

These positions are to be filled at either AHP2 or AHP3 classification level, determined by skills, knowledge and experience of individual applicants and level of responsibility relevant to the position. Applicants of all experience levels are welcome to apply for this role.

Enquiries
For more information, please contact:
Mel Judd
Team Manager
Phone: 0422 621 059
Email: [email protected]

Applications must be made through the I Work For SA website. For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 673128.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Applications close at 11.30 pm on 18 June 2025